Medicare: Testing Coverage for Low Vision Devices
This act establishes a five-year Medicare pilot program to evaluate the financial impact of covering specialized low vision devices. The goal is to determine if these devices should be permanently covered, potentially improving access to essential visual aids for many citizens.
Key points
Medicare will begin testing coverage for low vision devices, such as magnifiers or image enhancers, which are not ordinary eyeglasses.
The program will run for 5 years nationwide, aiming to assess the financial impact on the insurance system.
Participants must have a prescription from an ophthalmologist or optometrist certifying medical necessity for the device.
Results will help decide if these devices become permanent Medicare benefits, potentially improving the quality of life for individuals with severe vision impairment.
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